Michael Langley, born in Shreveport, Louisiana, became the first black four-star general in the United States Marine Corps in history.
He graduated from University of Texas at Arlington with a degree in information systems analysis. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Marines. Since then he has served in Afghanistan, served as commander of the US Marine Forces-Europe and Africa, deputy commander of the Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic.
In June 2022, Langley was nominated for promotion to general and assignment as commander of the US Africa Command, and was confirmed by the Senate in August 2022, making him the first black 4-star general in the 246-year history of the USMC.
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